Kuroda - inflation expectations have weakened since start of 2016

Bank of Japan governor Kuroda, while speaking on price pressures, said inflation expectations have weakened since start of 2016, but inflation expectations still are seen rising over long term.

Key quotes

Japan is no longer in state of deflation

Sales tax hike decision is for govt/parliament

Impact of this hike is about half of last time

Economic environment is set for wages growth